OVERVIEW
Music Technology, Rye High School
This semester-long course will introduce students to the theory and fundamentals of using software and hardware tools for producing music (including digital music editing, multi-track recording, MIDI note entry, signal processing plugins, computer music notation software, sound design, electronic music history and microphone technique). The class will stress application and creative content, using a series of project-based learning activities which includes student exposure to performing with electronic instruments and vocal recording, multi-track recording (both MIDI sequencing and live instruments), music arranging, and working on stage with lights and microphones.
This course is a hands-on, applied class delivering to class members an experience with digital music and video editing/recording software applications: Beepbox.co (Introduction to Digital Audio), Band lab/GarageBand (Digital Audio Editing Workstation) and iMovie (Video Editing). These programs represent a large portion of the types of things musicians are doing with music technology currently and span in sophistication from entry-level to professional. Although there will be some flexibility to work ahead, this course can only cover beginning to intermediate types of operations.
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Thunderbolt Band, Rye High School
Rye High School “Thunderbolt” Band is an instrumental ensemble that focuses on the furthering development of comprehensive instrumental musicianship through the performance experience. Members will be exposed to a breadth of music literature with an emphasis on high quality performance and thorough understanding. This ensemble performs throughout the year. All students are expected to attend all required concerts for their choir. The concert dates will be given to students within the first 3 weeks of school.
Thunderbolt Choir, Rye High School
Rye High School “Thunderbolt” Choir is a choral ensemble that focuses on the further development of comprehensive choral musicianship through the performance experience. Members will be exposed to a breadth of music literature with an emphasis on high quality performance and thorough understanding. This ensemble performs throughout the year. All students are expected to attend all required concerts for their choir. The concert dates will be given to students within the first three weeks of school.